Sony SLV-900HF Owner’s Manual

VideoCassetteRecorder

OperatingInstructions

SLV-9OOHF

WARNING Owner'sRecord

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: _O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The model number is located at the rear and front of the unit and the serial number on the top. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony service dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SLV-900HF Serial No.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been te_ted and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/l-V

technician for help.

Preliminaries

Caution TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS

POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE

BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLERS IN THE U.S.A.:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system

installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system in the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical,

TableofContents

WARNING .................................................................. 2

Owner's Record ........................................................ 2

For Customers inthe U.S.A .................................... 2

Precautions ............................................................... 4

Safety ...................................................................... 4

Installation ............................................................... 4

Operation ................................................................ 4

Cleaning .................................................................. 4

Introduction ............................................................... 5

How to Use This Manual ......................................... 5

Overview ................................................................. 5

Hookups and Getting Started ................................... 6

Hookup 1

AudioNideo (AN) Hookup ...................................... 7

Hookup 2

Cable Hookup ........................................................ 8

VCR Setup .............................................................. 9

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup ...................................... 9

Hookup 3

Cable Hookup ......................................................... 10

VCR Setup .............................................................. 11

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup ..................................... 11

Hookup 4

Cable Hookup ......................................................... 12

VCR Setup .............................................................. 13

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup ..................................... 13

Hookup 5

Antenna Hookup ..................................................... 14

VCR Setup .............................................................. 15

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup ..................................... 15

Preparing the Remote Commander ......................... 16

Inserting Batteries ................................................... 16

Operating the VCR with the Remote Commander .. 16

How to use the Remote Commander ...................... 16

Setting the Remote Commander to Control other

Manufacturers' TV Sets ....................................... 17

Setting the Time and Date ........................................ 19

Example ofTime and Date Setting ......................... 19

Presetting the Active Channels ............................... 21

Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically ..21 Presetting Desired Channels or Disabling Unwanted

Channels ............................................................. 22

Fine-tuning .............................................................. 23

Cable TV Channel Assignment ............................... 23

Activating the Cable Box Control Function ............. 24

Setting the Cable Box Control ................................. 25

Checking the Cable Box Control Setting ................. 26

Using the SETUP MENU ........................................... 27

Menu Choices ......................................................... 28

Playback .................................................................... 29

Inserting a Video Cassette ...................................... 29

Playback ................................................................. 30

The Display ............................................................. 31

Indexing Tape Contents .......................................... 31

Playing Back Externally-Recorded Tapes ............... 32

Selecting the Monitor Sound ................................... 32

Listening to Mixed Hi-Fi and Normal Track Sound ..33

Recording TV Programs ........................................... 34

Recording "IV Programs ......................................... 34

Pausing .................................................................... 35

Recording with the TV Off ....................................... 36 =o

Watching One TV Program While Recording

Another ................................................................ 36 _.

Recording Multi-ChanneITV Sound (MTS) ............. 36 "_1

Timer Recording ....................................................... 37 =-

Setting the Timer .................................................... 37 _"

Overlapping Timer Recordings ............................... 40

Checking the Timer Settings ................................... 41 o=

Changing or Cancelling the Timer Settings ............. 42 _"

Using the VCR Before Timer Recording Starts ....... 43

Introducing VCR Plus+ ............... .............................. 44

VCR Plus+ Setup Instructions ................................. 44

Recording Programs Using VCR Plus+ .................. 46

Variable Speed Playback .......................................... 48

Variable Speed Playback ........................................ 48

Still Picture .............................................................. 48

Picture Search ........................................................ 48

Locked Picture Search ........................... ................. 49

Skip Playback ......................................................... 49

Slow Motion Playback ............................................. 49

Frame-by-Frame Picture ......................................... 49

Picture Adjustment During Variable Speed

Playback ................................. :............................ 49

Index Function .......................................................... 50

Index Signals .......................................................... 50

Playing Back from the Index Point - Index Scan ..... 51

Locating an Index - Index Search ........................... 52

APC (Adaptive Picture Control) ............................... 53

Using the APC Function when Recording ............... 53

Using the APC Function when Playing Back

a Tape ................................................................. 53

Quick-Timer Recording ............................................ 54

Quick-Timer Recording ........................................... 54

Editing ....................................................................... 55

Editing from Another VCR ....................................... 55

Editing onto Another VCR ....................................... 56

Synchronized Editing onto Another VCR ................ 57

Insert Editing ........................................................... 58

Insert Editing from Another VCR ............................. 59

GeneralSetup Information .......................................60

Setting the RF UNIT ............................................... 60

Identifying the Parts and Controls ........................... 62

Front Panel ............................................................. 62

Rear Panel .............................................................. 63

Display Window Indicators ...................................... 64

Remote Commander .............................................. 65

Troubleshooting ....................................................... 66

Specifications ........................................................... 68

Index ......................................................................... 69

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Preliminaries 3

Precautions

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any

further.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the

purposes of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one

way. If you are unable to insertthe plug fully into the outlet,

contact your dealer.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do n_t intend to

use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the

cord, pull it out by the Dlu.Q,never by the cord.

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or

near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the

ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators

or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large

loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• When the unit is not in use, turn the power off to conserve energy and to extend its life.

• Remove and store video cassettes after recording or playback.

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent

solution.

• Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or

benzine.

Preliminaries

Introduction

This manual is divided into five chapters.

The chapters and their contents are as follows:

Preliminaries (page 2) Preparation (page 6)

Basic Operations (page 29) Advanced Operations (page 48)

Additional Information (page 60)

If you are using your VCR for the firsttime, start from the section "Hookups and Getting Started" (page 6). This section explains how to hookup, set up, and operate your

VCR so that you can start enjoying it rightaway. For information about the VCR's basic operations, such as

Playback (page 29), Recording TV Programs (page 34), or Timer Recording (page 37), see Basic Operations.

Ifyou are already familiar with the basic operations, see

Advanced Operations,

If you have any problems in operating the VCR, refer to

Troubleshooting, If yourVCR is inneed of repair, contact your nearest Sony Service Center facility.

Conventions of this manual This manual explains operations using the VCR Remote

Commander. However, the buttons on the VCR with the same name or mark as those on the Remote Commander

function exactly the same as those onthe Remote Commander.

When you are reading through the manual, remember:

• Buttons and switches are shown in uppercase letters.

Example: Press I_ PLAY.

• Numbers in the illustrations correspond to numbers in the text.

• _ indicates signal flow.

• Notes and cautions are enclosed in boxes.

Unpacking Check that you have received the following accessories:

• Remote Commander (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• External antenna connector (1)

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)

• AC power cord (1)

• Audio/video connecting cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)

• Cable Mouse (Cable Box Controller) (1)

Editing

• Flying erase head Allows clean, concise editing with less noise.

• Input connectors on the front panel Allows easy connection to a video camera recorder.

• Insert Editing Allows easy superimposition of pictures and/or sound onto

a prerecorded cassette.

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• CONTROL S INPUT jack Allows remote control of this VCR by other Sony video

equipment with a CONTROL S OUTPUT jack.

Functions

• VCR Plus+ TM system Allows you to quickly and easily preset up to eight "IV

programs.

• Cable box control Allows your VCR to controlchannel selection on most cable

boxes.

• APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function

Automatically optimizes recording and playback performance by adjusting the video circuitry for each tape

that you use.

• Auto tracking function

Automatically adjusts the tracking condition for optimum picture quality.

• Timer recordings of eight programs In a month

Recording of up to eight TV programs can be preset up to one month in advance.

• DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring

Allows quick access to the desired scene and playback in various speeds in forward and reverse directions.

• Index function

The beginning of a desired scene can be located easily with the index search function.

• Multi-brand "IV control Remote Commander The Remote Commander can control SONY and other

manufacturers' TV sets.

• Auto head cleaner

Cleans the video heads each time a cassette is inserted or

ejected.

On-screen display

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• ON SCREEN HELP message

The VCR gives a message on screen with a beep tone to

warn that you have attempted an incorrect operation.

• DISPLAY

Tape counter, cassette speed, operation mode, and remaining cassette length can be displayed on the TV

screen.

• TIMER SET/CHECK display

Timer recording settings can be set and checked by referring to the TV screen.

• LANGUAGE (Canadian versions only)

You can preset your VCR to display screen information in either English or French.

High-quality picture ,,, i _ T

• High-quality picture

Your Sony VCR provides sharp, finely detailed pictures

through High Quality (HQ) picture technology. Your VCR

incorporatesVHS high-qualitypicture technology and is

compatible with any VCR bearing the _ mark.

VCR Plus+ and PiusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp.

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Preliminaries 5

HookupsandGettingStarted

Before you can use your VCR for the first time, you need to

connect it to your TV and set it up to receive programs for viewing and recording. This section explains how to hook up,

set up, and operate your VCR so that you can start enjoying

it right away. There are, however, many types of TVs

available and many different ways in which your TV can be

hooked up. As a result, this manual describes several ways

your VCR can be connected.

Have AudioNideo Inputs on your TV.

Have a cable box.

Have cable, but don't have a cable box.

Have a cable box that cannot be controlled by

the VCR's cable box control feature.

Have an antenna,notcable"IV.

After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup, including VCR Plus+ setup. (During setup, if you need more details of the procedures described, page numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions.)

After you've completed the setup, you're ready to use your VCR. Follow the instructions provided in 'q'o Watch the TV," 'qo Watch the VCR," and 'qo Record A Program" for your specific hookup. (Again, if you need step-by-step instructions, page numbers are provided where you can find this information.)

Hookup 1 first, then proceed.

Hookup 2. _Cable Box_-_]

Hookup 3.

Hookup 3 or 4, (or contact your cable company.

They may be able to supply a compatible cable

box.) _ Cable Box_'[_

Hookup 5.

To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying

diagrams and procedures on the following pages to complete your VCR's connections.

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Caution Connections between the VCR VHF/UHF OUT connector and the antenna terminals of a TV receiver

should be made only as shown in the instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications

Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output ofthe recorder to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and recorder connections at the antenna terminals of your

receiver.

Before making the connections, check the following points:

• Turn off the power to the VCR and TV.

• Do not connect the AC po",er cords until all of the connections are completeu.

• Make connectionsfirmly. Loose connectionsmaycause

picturedistortion.

• IfyourTV doesn'tmatchanyof the examplesprovided,

consultyour nearestSonydealer orqualifiedtechnician.

Preparation

HookupI

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If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using

these connections. In addition, for a true "home theater"

experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn't have A/V inputs, see the following pages

for antenna or cable hookup.

VCR

LINE OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

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VCR

If you intend to use the VCR for playback only, you're

finished after you've made these connections. If you want to

record off-air or off your cable TV system, please do the A/V hookup on this page first, then proceed to the following pages for antenna or cable hookup.

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STEREO

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After you've hooked up your TV using the AN connections, use the following procedure to set up and use the VCR with your TV.

AN Setup & Operstlon

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF.

=ressMENU.

kTIM£R SET/CHECK

SET UP PI_NU

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR PI._e CHANNELS

CABLE BUX CUNTROL CLOCK SET

Details are on page 27.

SelectSET UP MENU.

gE#U

TIMER SETICNECK

SE_ UP NEKU

TUNER PRESET

CLUCK SET

SelectAUTO ANT SEL.

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_AUTOA,TS_L_K OFF

AUTOSTEREUDo, oft

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Preparation 7

HookupsandGettingStarted

Hookup2 - UsingVCRCableBoxControl

Recommended Use: This hookup is recommended for most cable systems. It

allows the VCR's cable box controlfeature to control the channel onthe cablebox, simplifyingtherecordingprocess.

You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable company "scrambles" all, or most,

channels.

Background

This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels. Some cable systems "scramble" specific channels, usually premium,

or pay-per-view channels. In orderto record these "scrambled" channels you should use this hookup.

This hookup simplifies recordingchannels from the cable box,

by usingthe VCR's cable box controlfeature tochange channels onthe cable box.The cable box controlfeature allows the VCR

tochange channels on mostcable boxes that are capable of IR

remote control.

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Ahstof compatible cable boxes =son page 26. If, after checking your setup, you are sure that the VCR will not control your cable box, contact your cable company. They may be able to supply

a compatible cable box.

If your cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box, and your cable system only "scrambles" a few channels, use Hookup 3.

If your cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box, and your cable system only "scrambles" all, or most, channels,

you must use Hookup 4.

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VHF/UHF IN _ _CABLE BOX "

CONTROL VCR

Position the CABLE MOUSE on the cable box as shown below. Make sure that the front of the CABLE

MOUSE projects out in front of the cable box.

Remove the protective film from the double-sided tape to stick the CABLE MOUSE to the cable box.

Cable Mouse Ol_ble Mouse

tCa ,eBox OaO,eOox

i For best results, posltion the cable box away from [theVCR.

Preparation

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.... UHF (NOCONNECTION)

What You Can Do

•Recordany channelbyselectingthe channelonthe cableboxfrom yourVCR.

What You Can't Do

• Record with the cable box turned off.

• Record one channel while watching another channel.

1 SettheRFUNITontheVCR'srearpaneltoCH3or

CH4. IfyoumadeA/Vconnections,skipthisstep.

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Set to whichever_chanf_elis nOtused tn your ar_.

ff both are used, pick either channel.

Detailsare onpage 60.

2 Switch on your cable box.

Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 44.

If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows:

Press MENU. CHANNELS.

, TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU

TUNER PRESET

SET _CR Plus_ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOC_ SET

Select SET VCR Plus+

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TIMER SET/OHECR SET UP MENU

TUNER PRESET

• SET VCB Plus+ CNARUEL$ CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

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3 Set NORMAL/CAW to CATV.

Press MENU.

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TIBER SETICHECK SET UP MENU

TLk_E_ PRESET SET VCR Plus÷ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Set to CA'IV.

Select TUNER PRESET.

TI_ER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU

,TUNER PRESET

SET ¥CR P]US+ CHANNELS [BOLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

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AUTO PRESET

I_UUAL SET DkOP CLOSE AFT ION OFF

FINE TUNING

Detailsare onpages21 and22.

4 Set the CABLE BOX CONTROL to ON.

PressMENU.

• TIBER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU T_RER PRESET

SIT VCR Plus÷ CHANNEL5 CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

EnteryourCableBoxCode Number,thenpressEXECUTE

YOur CABLE BOX Code NO

Enter your CABLE BOX Code No, using 0-9 keys

Refer to the Operating

_anual for the Code

Then pus_ EXECUTE

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SelectCABLEBOXCONTROL.

TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU

I_ SET VCR Plus÷ CHANNELS

TUNER PRESET

CABLE E01 CONTROL CLOCR SET

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SelectON,thenpressEXECUTE.

CABLE B0X CONTROL

ION OFF

Use < _ to select

Push EXECUTE for first time setup

P_sh MENU to quit

SelectyourCableBoxOutput ChannelandpressEXECUTE.

Your CABLE BOX Output CH

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CH3

CN4LENE[LINE tN ! on VCR)

Use & T to select CABLE

BOX CM, Then push _XECUTE

Details are on page 25.

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Enter the program guide channel,thenthe channel

your VCR uses.

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Detailsare onpage 45. Youractualcablechannel

To Watch the TV

1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR's'I'V/VTR button

until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Switch on your cable box.

3 Tune the TV to the cable box output channel

(usually 2, 3, or 4).

4 Select the channel that you want to watch with your cable

box.

To Watch the VCR

1 Tune the "IV to CH 3 or CH 4, (or to AN input if you

made AN connections.)

2 Insert a cassette and pressl_ PLAY. Details are on page 30.

To Record A Program

1 Switch on the cable box. 2 Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander.

3 Enter the program's Plus[ode number. 4 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander. 5 Insert a blank cassette. 6 Press TIMER RE[ on the Remote Commander.

7 Leave the cable box on. Details are on page 46.

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Preparabon 9

HookupsandGettingStarted

Hookup3- NoCableBoxorIncompatibleCableBox,Few"Scrambled"Channels

Recommended Use: Use this hookup ifyou do not have a cable box.

Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply

a cable box that is compatible with the VCR's cable box

control feature, and your cable system only "scrambles" a

few channels.

Background

This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels. Some cable systems "scramble" specific channels, usually

premium or pay-per-view channels. You will not be able to record "scrambled" channels with this hookup. In order to

record "scrambled" channels you should use Hookup 2. The "Cable Mouse" is not used in this hookup.

0 Preparation

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1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH 3 or

CH4.

If you made AN connections, skip this step.

Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to OFF (this Is the factory

setting) using the on-screen MENU.

Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.

PressMENU. SelectTUNER PRESET.

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SET U_ t41_NU U_ M£_

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Setto'CAW.

Detailsare onpages 21 and 22.

4 Preprogram the channels Into the VCR.

PressMENU. SelectTUNER PRESET.

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CLOC:KSET

SelectAUTO PRESET, thenpress EXECUTE.

Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Fordetails,see page44.

If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows:

Press MENU. CHANNELS.

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SelectSET VCR Plus+

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Enter the program guide channel, then the channel Your VCR uses.

Program listing guide channel

Detailsare onpage 45.

To Watch TV

1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR's TVNTR button

untilthe V'I-R indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Select the channel with your cable box (if you have one),

or directly tune with your TV (if you don't).

To Watch the VCR

la If you didn't use the A/V input:

• Turn on the cable box.

• Select CH 3 or CH 4 on the cable box (whichever

you set on the back of the VCR).

• Select the output channel of the cable box

(usually 2, 3 or 4) on your TV.

lb If you made the AN connections on page 7:

Set your TV to the A/V input.

2 Insert a cassette and press I_ PLAY.

Details are on page 30.

To Record A Program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander. 2 Enter the program's PlusCode number.

3 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander. 4 Insert a blank cassette.

,5 Press TtMF_R RF_C on the Remote Commander.

Details are on page 46.

Your actual cable channel --

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Details are on pages 21 and 22.

Preparation 1 1

HookupsandGettingStarted

Hookup4 - IncompatibleCableBox,Many"Scrambled"Channels

Recommended Use: Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a

cable box that is compatible with the VCR's cable box control feature, and your cable system "scrambles" all,

or most. channels.

Background

This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels.

Some cable systems "scramble" specific channels, usually

premium, or pay-per-view channels.

If your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is

compatible with the VCR's cable box control, and it is

necessary to use a cable box because all, or most, channels

are "scrambled", you must use this hookup.

necessary, to set the cable box channel manually for each

recording.

Ifyour cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box,

and your cable system only "scrambles" a few channels, use Hookup 3.

2 Preparation

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Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH 3 or CH 4.

If you made A/V connections, skip this step.

Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing In your program

guide. For details, see page 44.

For all channels that you want to record, set each channel to the channel that your cable box uses for Its output (usually 2, 3, or 4), as follows:

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2 Switch on your cable box.

3 Preprogrsm the channels Into the VCR.

PressMENU.

SelectTUNER PRESET.

SelectAUTO PRESET, thenpressEXECUTE.

Detailsare onpages21 and 22.

Press MENU.

SelectSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

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Entertheprogram guide

channel,thenthe cablebox outputchannel.

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To Watch the TV

1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR's TVNTR button

untilthe VTR indicator inthe display window goes off.

2 Switch on your cable box.

3 Tune the TV to the cable box output channel

(usually 2, 3, or 4).

4 Select the channel that you want to watch with yourcable

box.

To Watch the VCR 1 Tune the TV to CH 3 or CH 4, (or to AN input If you

made AN connections.) 2 Insert a cassette and press I_ PLAY. Details are on page 30.

To Record A Program

1 Switch on the cable box. ....

2 Select the channel you wish to'record on the cable box. 3 Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander.

4 Enter'the program's PlusCode number. 5 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander. 6 Insert a blank cassette.

7 Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander. 8 Leave the cable box on.

Details are on page 46.

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Preparation 13

HookupsandGettingStarted

Hookup5

Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (not cable TV).

4 Preparation

1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to

CH 3 or CH 4.

If you made AN connections, skip this step.

Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing In your program guide. For details, see page 44,

If the channels In the progm'amguide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the

channels that are different as follows:

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2 Set NORMAL/CAW to NORM.

PressMENU. SelectTUNER PRESET.

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SettoNORM.

PRESET

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Detailsareon pages 21 and22.

3 Preprogram the channels Into the VCR.

Select TUNER PRESET.

Select AUTO PRESET, thenpress EXECUTE.

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Detakls are on pages 21 and 22.

Press MENU.

Programlistinggums

Detailsare onpage 45.

To Watch the TV

1 Turn your VCR off,or press the VCR's TVNTR button

untilthe VTR indicator inthe display window goes off.

2 Tune the TV normally. To Watch the VCR

1 Tune the TV to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever you set on the

back of the VCR. (If you made the AN connections on page 7, set your TV to the AN input instead.)

2 Insert a cassette and press I_ PLAY. If there's no

picture on your TV, press the VCR's TVNTR button until the VTR indicator comes on in the VCR's display

window.

Details are on page 30.

To Record A Program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander. 2

Enter the program's PlusCode number. Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Gommander.

Details are on page 46.

insert, a b\ank casette-

Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander.

_electSET VCR Plus+ 3HANNELS.

Set the appropriate guide

channels and TV channels

for your area.

Your actual

Preparation 1 5

PreparingtheRemoteCommander

Set the []_/_ remotecontrol selector at the top ofthe Remote Commander to "VTR."

Ifyou are using aSony TV

You can usethe RemoteCommander ofthisVCR tooperate

theTV. Whendoingthis,slidethe IT_/IVT-R7remotecontrol selectorto"IV." Buttonsonthe RemoteCommanderwitha

dot(,) onor besidethemcanbe usedto operateyourTV. To operatethe VCR, returntheIT--_/[VT-R-]remotecontrol

selectorto"VTR."

When you operate the VCR using the Remote Commander,

point it at the remote sensor located on the VCR. For the location of the remote sensor, see "Identifying the Parts and

Controls" on page 62. When using the Remote Commander to change channels on

a cable box, with the VCR's Cable box control feature turned on, point the Remote Commander at the VCR, not the cable

box. For best results, separate the VCR and cable box.

Notes on the handlingof batteries

• With normaluse,the batteriesshould last for

approximatelysix months.

• Ifyou do notusethe RemoteCommanderfor an extendedperiodof time,removethe batteries to avoidpossibledamagefrom battery leakage.

• Do notusea newbatterytogetherwithanold one.

• Do notusedifferent typesofbatteries.

6 Preparation

The following steps show you how to use your Remote Commander to set the appropriate manufacturers' code number for a non-Sony TV.

NOTES:

• The TVNTR button may not function, depending on

the manufacturer. Ifthis problem occurs, use your TV's remote control unit.

• ff more than one code number Is listed, try entering them one at a time untilyou find the one that works

with your TV.

• If youenter a new code number, the code number

previously entered will be erased.

• If you release the EXECUTE button before pressing

the ENTER button, the setting will be cancelled.

• Some manufacturers may use a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with

your VCR. If this is the case, and you are unable to operate the TV with your Remote Commander, use

the TV's remote control unitinstead.

• When you replace the batteries in the Remote Commander, the code number automatically resets to

1 (SONY). Reset the appropriate code number, if necessary.

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PreparingtheRemoteCommander

Your Remote Commander is preprogrammed for use with a number of different TV sets. If your TV is listed in the table below, set

the appropriate manufacturer's code prior to using the Remote Commander.

SONY Akai AOC

Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes

Daytron Fisher

General Electric Hitachi

J.C.Penney JVC

KMC Magnavox

Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic

1 4

4 12 3 12 12 11

6,10

2,3 4,12

9 3

3, 4, 4, 4,

8,12 13

12,13 12

Philco

Philips Pioneer

Portland

Quasar Radio Shack

RCA

Sampo Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Sylvania

Teknika Toshiba

Wards Yorx Zenith

3,4 8

15 3 6 5 4,10

12 11 12

7,10,11 8,12

3,8 7 3,4,12

12 14

181Preparation

SettingtheTimeandDate

You can set the VCR time and date on the TV screen using

the Remote Commander.

3 Press EXECUTE.

CLOCK SET

"1/1 1993 FR112:00 AM" is displayed. The leftmost 1, in

the "month" position,

flashes.

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4 Press • or • until 7

appears in the month position.

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Press MENU.

The main MENU appears.

2 Press ,=or • to move the

cursor (•) to CLOCK SET.

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SETUPMENU

TUNER PRESET

S_TVCR

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

5 Press • to make the next

number in the "day" position flash.

Press • or • until "4" appears in the day

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

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position. The day of the week is set

automatically.

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Preparation19

SettingtheTimeandDate

Press • to make the "year"

position flash and press • to change the year.

Press • to make the "time" position flash.

10 Press • to make the

"minutes" position

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flash.

11 Press • or • untll "32"

appears In the mlnutes posltlon.

Press • or v until "3:00 PM" appears.

NOTES:

• Do not set the time and date during timer-activated recording, timer recording standby or quick-timer recording.

• When the time and date clock is displayed, the clock keeps running as long as no changes are made. The seconds are

not reset to O0 when you return to the original screen.

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Press EXECUTE at the same time that you hear the time signal.

Pressing EXECUTE will set the clock

to 3:32 pm O0seconds.

0 Preparation

PresettingtheActiveChannels

This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF

channels 14 to 69 and CATV channels 1 to 125 These channels can be preset using the Remote Commander and

the TUNER PRESET display First, we recommend that you

preset the active channels in your area using the automatic preset mode Then, if there are any unwanted channels,

disable them manually Ifyou have already decided which channels you wish to preset on the VCR, set them directly

using the channel number buttons

Before presetting channels, check the following points:

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• If you have connected the TV and the VCR using the VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR only, make sure that the TV is set to'the correct channel (CH 3 or CH 4) for the VCR.

• Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the display window on the VCR

• Press INPUT SELECT so that the channel number appears in the display window on the VCR.

• It is not necessary to use the TUNER PRESET function if the CABLE BOX CONTROL is set to "ON" If you want to

use the TUNER PRESET function, make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL is set to "OFF"

2 Press • or • to move the

cursor (1_)to TUNER PRESET.

TIMER

SET UP MENU

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CABLE BOX CONTROL.

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_'W;_ _;__._;._ i;i;i}_!:_i!iili",'iii!iji_i!iThe TUNER PRESET menu

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1 Press MENU. 4 Press • or • to move the

The main MENU appears

SET UP MENU ....

TUNER PRESET

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_ABLE BOX CONTROL ....

CLOCK SET ....

cursor to NORMAL/CAW.

i::qAUTOPRESET : :

WhANUAL SET IAOO: ERASE

AFT OON OFF

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Preparation 21

PresettingtheActiveChannels

5 Press • or • to select

NORM or CATM. NORM presets the VHF and

UHF channels; CATV presets your cable TV channels. The

lowest channel number, 2 for NORM and 1 for CATV, will appear on the screen.

Press • or • to move the cursor to AUTO PRESET.

_UNE"""ESET ....

)AUTo _RESET

MANUAL SET OhOO

7 Press EXECUTE

Receivable channels are preset in numerical

sequence. When no more channels can be found, the presetting stops and the picture of the lowest numbered channel isdisplayed on the tape counter. The message "Please wait" isflashing while presetting

on the TV screen.

NOTE:

The VCR automatically exits from the TUNER PRESET

menu if you don't proceed for more than one minute.

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After automatic presetting, you can disable and/or add channels.

1 Follow steps I to 3 In "Presetting All Receivable

Channels Automatically" on page 21.

To disable channels, press CH +/- to select the channel.

To add channels, press channel number buttons (0 to

9) and ENTER key to select the channel.

3 To disable channels, press • or • to select ERASE.

To add channels, press • or • to select ADD.

4 Press EXECUTE.

When youpress CH +/-, the disabled channels are removed and the addedchannels are displayed.

2 Preparation

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